Petroleum refining. Technology and economics. Volume 5
This book presents the basic aspects of current petroleum refining technology and economics in a systematic manner. The physical and chemical properties of petroleum and petroleum products are described, along with major modern refining processes. Data for determination of product yields, investment, and operating costs are presented for all major refining processes. Similar data also are given for supporting processes, such as hydrogen generation and elemental sulfur recovery. Ecological problems of petroleum refining operations are described in general terms. Reaction chemistry is described in basic terms with reference to desirable thermodynamic conditions. Capital cost data have been updated to 1973 and are presented on a consistent basis with respect to location, utilities, offsites, and other items. A simplified procedure for developing reasonably accurate investment and operating cost data is given. The yield data for reaction processes have been extended to allow complete material balances to be made from physical properties. Insofar as possible, data for catalytic reactions represent average yields from competing proprietary catalysts and processes. The yield data combined with the cost data will serve the practicing engineer and refinery management as a convenient tool for developing preliminary economic feasibility studies. Examples of such calculations are given as an aid to students.
- OSTI ID:
- 7117498
- Resource Relation:
- Related Information: International Series of Monographs and Textbooks
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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